Published 17:49 IST, December 18th 2019

Tyler Perry, Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie and other stars who had troubled childhood

Tyler Perry, Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie are among the few stars who have had a tough childhood. Know how the stars were brave enough to share their stories.

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Apart from glitz and glamour, many celebrities have had a bumpy road to success. Many rewned actors of Hollywood industry have bravely shared ir shudder-inducing stories of succumbing abuse and tragic losses in ir journeys. Here is a list of actors who had a difficult childhood.

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Oprah Winfrey

From losing her family members at an early to being physically abused, Oprah Winfrey has come a long way in life. Considered as one of most influential television moguls, Oprah Winfrey reportedly had to undergo abuses by her relatives in childhood. Oprah was 14 when she was sent to live with her far and discovered she was pregnant. However, Winfrey reportedly lost baby due to complications.

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Tyler Perry

In 2009, Tyler Perry’s life story inspired film Precious, which chronicles story of his physical abuse he experienced from his family and a neighbour. Tyler Perry furr revealed his far was his abuser. director of film was first person to reveal Tyler’s struggle.

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Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie reportedly suffered from arexia and self-harming during her teen years in Los Angeles. Angelina Jolie’s former caretaker, Cis Rundle revealed star was bullied during high school, as kids teased Jolie by calling 'Ubangi lips'.

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Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp, in an interview, revealed that he tried to escape his problems at home by learning guitar. Speaking about his childhood, Depp recollected that his family was unpredictable. He added that one could predict what was coming next.

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Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore grew up in limelight, as she was acclaimed as a movie star in childhood. Reportedly, Barrymore entered a rehabilitation facility for drug use and was emancipated from her parents. In an interview with a leading daily, actor revealed that she was had lost contact with her parents, as y had abandoned her.

 

 

 

14:33 IST, December 18th 2019